Part of the card reads, "Just wanted to let you, your staff
at your beautiful Civic Center and the kind citizens of Gardendale know how
much we appreciated the hospitality and unbelievable attention we received when
we were forced off the roads."

The card was posted on the Civic
Center Facebook page, and Mosely said the center received several other
similar notes. More than 30 people from several states stayed at least one
night at the Civic Center. City leaders and residents donated supplies and food
to the stranded visitors. Councilman Blake Guinn spent time getting to know the
couple from Ontario during their short stay and even Skyped with the mayor of
their hometown in Canada.

"We will never forget the kindness and hospitality of your
town," the letter reads. "And for this we are truly grateful!"